We are proud to announce two scholarship programs for 2021-2022. For the second year, we are pleased to launch the Murtaza Jaffer Alloo Memorial Scholarship, a scholarship in memory of the Marhūm who was a strong advocate of ongoing self-improvement. This application is open to those at all levels of higher education or vocational training programs and the award is for $2,500. For our 6th consecutive year, we are also running our general scholarship program, f
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Jaffari Education Committee
Upcoming Scholarships for 2021-2022
This Ramadān we share with you ...
Self-Care Guide
JEC is pleased to share a month-long Self-Care Calendar to help promote spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical well-being.
Available for download as a PDF!
Ramadhan Journal
How are you going to make this Ramadan your best?
The Ramadan Action Plan is here! JEC is excited to launch an action planner to help track our learning and facilitate our growth during the holy month of Ramadan! You can download your FREE fillable PDF. Get yours now and make this Ramadan your best one yet!
Events
JEC hosted a Zoom Webinar and Q&A session on August 15th 2020 to help address the changing job market during Covid-19. The Webinar was led by Br. Shums Kassam who co-founded an HR start up preparing thousands of engineers for Interviews. He discusses how to apply to jobs and prepare for an interview during this time. See the full video and slides below.
Current Committee Members
Chair: Br. Shums Kassam
Committee Members
- Br. Mohammed Rashed – Secretary/Treasurer
- Sr. Sakeena Panju
- Sr. Siddika Pardhan
- Sr. Sadaf Athar
- Sr. Sumaiya Khaku
- Sr. Sarah Jiwa
About Us
The purpose of the Jaffari Education Committee (JEC) is to be the central body for coordinating and catering to the various educational needs of the community members. JEC shall operate under the umbrella of the ISIJ of Toronto with the following objectives:
- To coordinate the activities of all various educational groups affiliated with the ISIJ of Toronto.
- To cater for Training and Developmental needs of our community members.
- To provide scholarships and bursaries for members who meet a set criterion and requirements as specified by the Board
- To provide Career counselling for members of the ISIJ
- To connect the professionals in our group through online engagement and networking opportunities
Our Goal: To enhance the religious, secular, social and academic education of all members in the ISIJ community through continuous engagement.